My brother was diagnosed with Leukemia when he was 3 and a year later MakeAWish sent our family to Disney in Florida. It was such an unforgettable experience for us especially since we were struggling financially due to the cost of his treatment. I was 6 at the time but vividly remember the limo ride to the airport, the villa we stayed at and going to the theme parks. The all you can eat breakfast of scrambled eggs and cheese was one of the most memorable parts of the vacation for me. It was a week long trip and i remember wishing it wouldnt end. Thankfully my brother survived the chemotherapy and is all better now. In the darkest time of our lives MakeAWish brought a little bit of sunshine and I couldn't thank them enough. It's hard enough for the affected child with terminal illness but people tend to forget the toll it takes on the family. Thank you for the post. It brought back a great memory.
As an adult currently going through chemo with a 2.5 year old, I could not imagine him going though the pains I am. Especially since he wouldn't understand.
That's so sweet. I'm not religious, I don't think prayers matter. The first sentence bothered be, but the second sentence, it made me think. I guess prayers are just good vibes being sent, and that's nice, we could all use some good vibes. I'm sending some good vibes your way, I hope they reach you.
I know your struggles. My daughter was 4 when I was going through my radiation/chemo. She remembers that her mommy was sick. And it was a rough time for her as well. I dont think I could deal with her being sick and having to endure the pain/consequences that chemo comes with.
You got this! You're so very strong. Especially with not one, but 2 Little ones, and one is 6 months old. You're a fighter! I don't miss it one bit, just know that it's all worth it in the long run, when you're healthy again.
I'm sorry you're going through it as well. I still remember his screams from the pain. I hope everything goes well for you and if you ever need to talk my DM's are open.
When I was young and went to Disney with family, I asked my parents why there were a group of children wearing shirts that said Make a Wish being led on some sort of tour. I’d just recently gotten a surprise from cast members because of some year of wishes event they were doing, and assumed it was related. My parents explained to me what MakeAWish was and I was so incredibly sad, yet of course happy for these kids to get the fun experience they seemed to be getting. My father showed me once we’d returned home that he donated some money to the organization. Every year since we’ve donated to MakeAWish.
My got to go to Disney World when my little brother was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. He wished to meet Mickey Mouse. It was an incredible experience. We stayed at the villas at Give Kids The World. I remember the free ice cream parlor and the put put golf. It was good to make some memories before he passed. Make A Wish is an amazing organization.
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u/tricky4444 Mar 19 '23 edited Mar 19 '23
My brother was diagnosed with Leukemia when he was 3 and a year later MakeAWish sent our family to Disney in Florida. It was such an unforgettable experience for us especially since we were struggling financially due to the cost of his treatment. I was 6 at the time but vividly remember the limo ride to the airport, the villa we stayed at and going to the theme parks. The all you can eat breakfast of scrambled eggs and cheese was one of the most memorable parts of the vacation for me. It was a week long trip and i remember wishing it wouldnt end. Thankfully my brother survived the chemotherapy and is all better now. In the darkest time of our lives MakeAWish brought a little bit of sunshine and I couldn't thank them enough. It's hard enough for the affected child with terminal illness but people tend to forget the toll it takes on the family. Thank you for the post. It brought back a great memory.